by Mary Clare Simon

Girl Scout Service Unit 87 held its awards and recognition ceremony on March 9 at St. Joseph Church, Fullerton. Reverend Kathryn Wajada, pastor of Epiphany Episcopal Church, gave the invocation. Rev. Wajada, who has been a priest for 22 years, spoke of her experience as a Senior Scout. A defining moment for her was attending an international scouting meeting at Lake Champlain. She remembers watching the sunset over Lake Champlain and realizing that

by Celeste H. Breitenbach

Women from Christus Victor Lutheran, Hiss United Methodist, St. John’s Lutheran and St. Ursula Catholic churches joined their prayers with women of many faith traditions in 179 countries around the world in the annual World Day of Prayer on Friday, March 7.
This year’s worship service on the theme “God’s Wisdom Provides New Understanding” was written by the women of Guyana. The Reverends Dan and Maria Hammons, pastors of St. John’s, hosted

by Celeste H. Breitenbach

The Bible story of Jacob’s son Joseph sold by his jealous brothers into slavery in Egypt comes vividly to life in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit musical JOSEPH & THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, playing through June 8 at Toby’s Dinner Theatre in Columbia.
Set Designer Lynn Sharp Spears wonderfully recreates ancient Egypt for the tale told through country, calypso and ballad beats showcasing a high-energy talented cast honed to perfection by Directors Shawn

by Celeste H. Breitenbach
Congratulations: St. Ursula School student Elise Ebelein was a finalist in the Champions of Courage Black History Month essay competition which received 5,000 entries from 87 schools…Mrs. Carol Curry was named Teacher of the Year at St. Ursula School…Science Fair winners at St. Ursula School were 5th grade: 1st place - Robby Whalen, 2nd - Zack Fischer, 3rd -Hannah Brill; Honorable Mention - Ally Comegys, Mia Mangione, Carlee Moshang, Carly Troiani. 7th grade: 1st place

by Celeste H. Breitenbach

March, 1843 - The original stone chapel of Hiss Methodist Church was completed. It is believed that the Rev. David Steele, known as the weeping prophet, presided at the dedication. At this time, Hiss was one of 18 churches on the Great Falls Circuit extending from Baltimore City to the Pennsylvania Line.
Spring, 1932 - Parkville Homemakers Club was officially chartered with a goal to improve homemaking through good nutrition, home management,

by Celeste H. Breitenbach

Neighborhood zoning concerns were discussed at the Greater Parkville Community Council meeting on Thursday, March 13.
“Zoning is the most powerful tool in protecting property values and the quality of our community. The purpose of zoning is to separate incompatible land-uses and guide various types of new development to locations where it will not create a negative impact on existing neighborhoods,” stated GPCC President Ruth Baisden.
Handouts distributed at the meeting

by Celeste H. Breitenbach

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on March 5 by Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien for Msgr. James J. Cronin (88) who died at Stella Maris, Timonium, on Feb. 29 from complications of a stroke suffered in 2006.
Known for his Irish wit, the beloved priest was ordained on St. Patrick’s Day in 1945 and assigned to St. Ursula Parish in Parkville where he served as associate pastor

Seven Oaks Senior Center
9210 Seven Courts Drive
410-887-5192
Tuesday, April 1,15 and 29, Seated Massage, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. — Reduce stress, relax muscles, increase circulation and decrease chronic pain with an eight minute massage. Cost $5, appointments available at the front desk.
Tuesday, April 1, 1 p.m., Bob Smith of Coldwell Banker discusses finance.
Wednesday, April 2, Blood Pressure Screening, 11:45 a.m.– 12:30 p.m. — Volunteer Jackie Lober provides free blood pressure screening.

Adopt-a-pet: The Baltimore County animal shelter has cats and dogs that need good homes. Visit the animal shelter at 13800 Manor Rd. in Baldwin Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The $60 adoption fee includes the pet, a vet exam, first vaccinations, rabies vaccination, microchip and lifetime registration and an annual cat license. Call 410-887-5961 for info. Visit www.petfinder.com/shelters/MD73.html to see adoptable pets.

Thank you very mulch: Boy Scout Troop 124 in Carney is taking orders for 3 cu. ft.